Spank and MSN In The Main Room

Last week we posted a few pictures from the photobooth at New York, Just Like I Pictured It, the party we did with Spank on MLK weekend. Since then, we've found some pictures from the thick of the action, and we thought you'd like to see.

From the Photo Booth: Just Like I Pictured It

There were eye-patches; there were superheroes; and there were balloons. It was New York, Just Like I Pictured It. (If you want more pictures, check Spank's blog, where we think they'll be posting more soon.)

Just Like We Pictured It

Our first party of the year is upon us. We told you a little bit about it last week, but we wanted to give you a bit more info. This edition of Mister Saturday Night is a special collaboration with a set of DJs who call their jam 'Spank'. Spank isn't just any party, though; it's on the cutting edge of Brooklyn's gay scene – our very own Horse Meat Disco (if you will) but always in lofts with more house music (still some disco), more outlandish performances and their very own zine.

They, and we, have been longing for a truly mixed party for years, and so we decided we'd make it happen. New York, Just Like I Pictured It is what we're calling it. That's not a nod to some bygone era, but a statement that we're making New York what we want it to be right now. (It is still possible, no matter what anyone tells you.)

So, what should you expect? Familiar faces from our party, new faces from their party, lots of dancing to sets from Mister Saturday Night residents Justin Carter and Eamon Harkin, more dancing to sets from Spank residents Sean B and Will Automagic, coziness courtesy of 12-turn-13 (which is opening a little lounge area that they've never used before), free beer for the first hour of the party, the sweet tones of our Turbosound speakers and atmospheric lighting to accent your evening.

In other words, New York, just like you pictured it.

Other Nights of the Week: Remixed Record Covers and Gonzales

While we're not giddily holding our breath for this Saturday's joint party with Spank, here are a couple other things we'll be doing.

Tonight, BAM opens an exhibition of contemporary artists' takes on record covers. We don't know any of the artists' names, and we don't know what albums they've chosen, but we love BAM, so we're down.  Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, we'll get our live music fixes, first with Caveman, a harmonizing lo-fi quintet; then with post bob saxophonist Joe Lovano; and finally with silly, virtuosic pianist Gonzales.

Sunday, in the aftermath of whatever transcendence occurs on Saturday, we'll go check out Stephane Wrembel at Barbés. Hopefully this time there will be dancing. Monday is a holiday after all.

Something A Little Different

To ring in the new year we're partnering up with our friends Sean B and Will Automagic from Spank to bring you New York Just Like I Pictured It – a party combing the philosophies and followers of two of New York's most beloved parties at the always wonderful 12-turn-13 loft space.

Consider the top drawer music selection, superior sound production and the passionate and open-minded crowd of Mister Saturday Night alongside the flamboyance, swagger and sense of adventure of the Spank parties and you've got the type of unique and interesting concoction which only a city like New York can bring.

You said your new years resolution was to try new things. Well here's your chance! This one's is this Saturday, January 15th. Not too long away. Details on the flyer, advanced tickets here. Save that date!